First off, I’d like to thank all of the kind FBvians out there who have sent me their quitting smoking success stories and offered me encouragement. It has helped a ton. I’ve made it almost 24 hours without a cigarette, the longest I’ve gone without in just under four years. My modified cold turkey system is working more or less swell so far. I haven’t even blown up at anyone yet. That said, my wife had better get to the point a little bit quicker next time she calls.
[...] Stacey here. Since I share a cube wall with you, I have a vested interest in the (peaceful) success of your smoking cessation. I’ve willingly given you candy and gum and ignored the intensity exhibited in your requests for said items. I know I don’t have the appeal of a wall of puppies, but I would like to plead with you not to kick through our cube in pursuit of cigarettes. I don’t have any. And, in light of our discussion during our run to Whole Foods today (good times, right?) about our shared fondness for smoking, if I did, you’d need nunchuks to get me to share. Best, [...]